Gears 5

Gears 5 proves that when it comes to heart-pumping firefights and slick shooting mechanics, it is still king. But while we appreciate The Coalition experimenting with open-world elements and trying to build a deeper narrative, it doesn't always stick the landing.

Everything about Gears 5 drips with passion and confidence — from the heartfelt writing and depth of the lore to the structural creativity and the willingness to experiment.

Gears 5 is the series' most ambitious entry to date, bringing with it an endless wave of revolutionary ideas that the franchise has been in desperate need of for years. The Coalition's mark has finally been made, and it's one that focuses on narrative importance alongside bright, energetic mechanics that show that Gears 5 can happily stand alongside this generation's other blockbusters without fear. 

The cover-shooter star is back with a great fifth entry that reboots things a little.

Gears may not be ‘of war’ any longer, but this is more of the same from the series and the new Escape mode is a nice addition.

It’s just another Gears game, but a more charismatic protagonist and a few experimental mechanics at least give the series a more firm footing going forward.